Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees
Episodes
Thursday Jul 30, 2020
EP08 The Ghost of Dylan Thomas, and his many haunts in Wales and the world
Thursday Jul 30, 2020
Thursday Jul 30, 2020
Does the ghost of Dylan Thomas visit his old haunts? Has he gone gently in that good night, or does his spirit rage, rage, against the dying of the light? Join MARK REES (Ghosts of Wales) as he investigates reports that the great Welsh poet is still active today, and that during his lifetime he was a believer in an afterlife and claimed to have seen a ghost himself. This is an epic journey which starts in Laugharne, takes in Swansea and Carmarthen, the English capital London, and even New York.
Thursday Jul 23, 2020
Thursday Jul 23, 2020
Have you heard about the "dog of darkness" which stalks the haunted lanes at night? This "hound of hell" has patrolled the Welsh roads of centuries, and bears many similarities with other four-legged paranormal creatures seen across Britain and Ireland. But what exactly is the Gwyllgi, how dangerous is it, and what does it have to do with Dylan Thomas? Join MARK REES (Ghosts of Wales/ Curious Wales) as he reveals its secret supernatural origin, from long-lost folklore to terrifying recent accounts.
Thursday Jul 16, 2020
EP06 The Real-life Ghost-hunting Scooby-Doo Dog and the Victorian Paranormal Hoaxers
Thursday Jul 16, 2020
Thursday Jul 16, 2020
Did you know... a real-life Scooby-Doo dog once caught a ghost in a Welsh village? Join MARK REES (Ghosts of Wales/ Curious Wales) as he explores the crimes of the paranormal hoaxers, the dastardly villains who impersonated ghosts in the Victorian era, and the clever people - and pets - who busted them in three long-lost stories from the archives. For more weird and wonderful tales of the paranormal, supernatural, folklore, myths and legends, follow Mark on Twitter/Facebook/Insta: @reviewwales
Friday Jul 10, 2020
Friday Jul 10, 2020
Is there any truth to Wales' most famous folk tale? Did a dog named Gelert really fight with a gigantic wolf for the life of the Prince of Wales' son and heir? Join MARK REES (Ghosts of Wales/ Curious Wales) as he goes in search of the secret origins of the tragic tale, in which a heroic hound pays the ultimate price for being man's best friend. It's a journey which begins with a piece of folklore, and takes some unexpected twists through Wild Wales, Welsh culture, and even the French Revolution.
Saturday Jul 04, 2020
Saturday Jul 04, 2020
Do some ghosts really swear at people? And do other ghosts dress up in the clothing of the clergy?
Join MARK REES as he investigates the supernatural secrets of two eerie real-life tales of a 'woman in white' haunting on both sides of the Severn Bridge.
In Wales she left 'superstitious' residents in the Vale of Glamorgan too terrified to walk about after dark, while in England two ghostbusters claim a 'potty-mouthed' spirit was effing and blinding at them at a 'most haunted' beauty spot.
What is the Ghosts & Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees podcast?
In early 2020, Mark Rees launched the world’s first podcast dedicated to Welsh ghost stories, folklore, myths and legends.
By combining his unique research and insights from many books and articles with long-lost tales from dusty old tomes, this weird and wonderful podcast takes a fascinating look at countless curious subjects.
New episodes are uploaded every Thursday, and feature everything from real-life encounters with pesky poltergeists to fantastical beasts from the Mabinogion and the skulled-headed Christmas favourite herself, the Mari Lwyd.
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